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Calvin Harris Is Still The Highest Paid DJ In The World

August 09, 2017

Forbes reports the Scottish DJ and producer earned $48.5m in the 12 months between June 2016 and June 2017. Harris's huge earnings put him comfortably atop Forbes' Electronic Cash Kings list for 2017. The real shock - or unfortunate news, depending on your personal opinions - is that jumping up to number three is The Chainsmokers , coming in at a cool $38 million.

Local hospital ranks eighth nationwide on US News list

August 09, 2017

The annual U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings , now in its 28th year, recognize hospitals for their exceptional performance, based on outstanding quality, expertise, technology, and experience. "To be named as one of the 16 best hospitals in the United States is an honor and recognition that underscores not only the increasing national reputation of Jefferson but the awesome work of our doctors, nurses and dedicated employees", Stephen K.

Time capsule found in base of Lake Eola Confederate statue opened

August 09, 2017

Meanwhile, city officials said an archived program from the statue's unveiling ceremony in 1911 proves it was presented to the city and that Orlando had accepted the "care and custody" of it. "I've been mayor for 15 years and a lot of stuff I do is repetitive year after year, but this is something I've never done", Dyer said. Forbes said it is likely the items in the box were in danger of being ruined due to a hole in the capsule that had opened from the rust.

Live updates as pair appear in court over John Pordage murder

August 09, 2017

He was remanded in custody to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on Tuesday. Two people charged with offences relating to the murder of John Pordage will appear in court this morning (August 9). Three other males, arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, have been released under investigation. Blundell has links to Chelmsford and Great Baddow.

Now, Karan Johar to play double role in a film?

August 09, 2017

Filmmaker Karan Johar is a good producer, director, host and a judge, but he has not impressed people as an actor. But now, he's all set to make his presence felt as one of the primary characters in the IIFA film - Crazy Hum - that also stars Sonakshi Sinha , Aditya Roy Kapur and Diljit Dosanjh .

Former US Attorney Bharara to Host Podcast

August 09, 2017

Months after Donald Trump fired former U.S. Attorney (now podcaster ) Preet Bharara , his old job in the Southern District of NY remains unfilled. But the White House may be trying to head off any potential conflicts there; according to BuzzFeed , the Trump administration sent the list of names as a courtesy and to open a dialogue with the senators.

Bigfoot sighting reported in Western North Carolina

August 09, 2017

There have been numerous Bigfoot sightings over the years in the Carolinas, including one from mountain man Tim Peeler in 2010 . The signting happened on Friday night at around 11 p.m. The creature ran off again, with Bruner saying he saw its buttocks flex with each step. The article features camera footage showing an alleged Sasquatch running through a field in broad daylight.

'One Minute Bandit' wanted in 10 bank robberies, Federal Bureau of Investigation says

August 09, 2017

During at least four of the robberies, he wore a hat and dark glasses, and during at least two he wore a wig or other hairpiece. The "One Minute Bandit" told each teller that they had exactly one minute to empty their drawers and turn over whatever money they had.

Stephen Lang Will Be The Main Villain In All The Avatar Sequels

August 09, 2017

Grace Augustine) and Joel David Moore (Norm Spellman), along with franchise newcomers Cliff Curtis (Tonowari) and Oona Chaplin (Varang). He is so good and he just gets better. "I know Stephen Lang is gonna knock this out of the park", Cameron added. It already seemed a bit weird that Cameron meant to resurrect Sigourney Weaver's character for subsequent films, after her Obi-Wan style death at the end of the original movie's second act.

Mitch McConnell publicly slams Trump's 'excessive expectations' for Congress

August 09, 2017

During his speech, McConnell said he finds it "extremely irritating" Congress has a reputation for not getting anything done. To summarize, the Senate majority leader seemingly blames Trump's political naïveté over the fact some might view the Republican party as ineffective in terms of its ability to push its agenda through Congress.

Guam officials say it's safe from North Korea

August 09, 2017

His comments came as the speaker of the Guam legislature said he hoped the island could defend itself. Guam's Department of Homeland Security and Office of Civil Defense says it is monitoring North Korea with US military and government officials.

Former Union Minister Sanwar Lal Jat dies at 62

August 09, 2017

The Ajmer MP was earlier treated at the Jaipur-based SMS Hospital following a cardiac arrest before being shifted to AIIMS in July. Further, Modi highlighting his hard work and perseverance said that Jat had worked extensively for the well-being of farmers and villages.

Fired Poway Superintendent facing felony charges

August 09, 2017

Collins attorney did not respond to 10News request for a comment, but in the past, Collins denied engaging in conduct that was dishonest. If convicted on all charges, Collins could serve over seven years in prison, a DA spokesman said. At the time he was sacked, Collins was the highest paid school superintendent in the county, earning $308,900 per year, with total compensation of $457,347 including extra pay, benefits and retirement.

Bengaluru to Anand, resort to resort: Congress MLAs back in Gujarat

August 09, 2017

Locked in a personal battle against the Amit Shah , political observers made the Rajya Sabha election sound like a prestige issue for both Patel and his party. "I have contested five Lok Sabha elections and four Rajya Sabha elections, but this was the toughest". The BJP fielded Shah, Irani and Congress turncoat Balwantsinh Rajput, considered a pitch-queering contestant against Patel.

PM Modi on 75 years of Quit India Movement

August 09, 2017

She also said that during Freedom struggle, Pt Nehru spent several years in jail and many Congress men and women workers died in incarceration. He was addressing the Lok Sabha on the 75th anniversary of the Quit India movement. Attacking the BJP, Sonia had said political descendants of those who had collaborated with the colonial government were holding high office. Addiding further Sonia Gandhi said that few organisations were against freedom of India.

European markets open lower

August 09, 2017

Those moves contributed to a 0.7% loss for the pan-European Stoxx Europe 600 to 380.07. The benchmark was on course for its biggest percentage fall in almost two weeks. European stocks are slated to open lower Wednesday as investors around the world pile cash into safe-haven assets amid increasingly risky rhetoric between North Korea and the United States.

Bhutan acknowledges Doka La is Chinese area: Chinese official

August 09, 2017

Beijing called for India to "immediately and unconditionally withdraw its trespassing border troops" back to their side of the border. India and China have been locked in a face-off in Doka La for 50 days after Indian troops stopped the Chinese Army from building a road in the area.

China urges North Korea to make 'smart' decision after sanctions

August 09, 2017

Acting Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Susan Thornton said that as many as 90 per cent of North Korea's economy is still flowing through China , so Beijing has more leverage on North Korea than any other country.

'Hindi-Chini Bhai Bhai' Only Way Forward: Dalai Lama Amid Doklam Standoff

August 09, 2017

Continuing, the Dalai Lama said, "I do not think it [the Doklam standoff] is very serious. Where there is no freedom, I don't like", he said. The Dalai Lama dwelled on the concept of freedom as well, saying his adopted home, India , has it.

Irish vet fails English oral test required to stay in Australia

August 09, 2017

There is now a shortage of equine vets, particularly in Queensland, so much so that it is on the country's skilled occupation list. Dr Louise Kennedy , a pregnant mother married to an Australian, has been working on the Sunshine Coast as an equine veterinarian for two years.

Najam Sethi replaces Shaharyar Khan as Pakistan Cricket Board chairman

August 09, 2017

No formal nomination for elections has been announced yet, However, Geo News citing its sources believe that Sethi, who has served as PCB chairman previously, is expected to be elected to the post. In that period, Sethi was involved in the day-to-day functioning of the PCB and became an influential board member with signing authority. "Sethi is the best candidate for the chairmanship of PCB and he will win".

Four soldiers including an officer martyred in Upper Dir raid

August 09, 2017

It said, Major Ali Salman of intelligence agency along with his team conducted an Intelligence Based Operation against a terrorists' hideout in Sherotkai, Timergara, Upper Dir where exchange of fire took place with the militants. The prime minister said the valiant armed forces had inflicted huge damage upon terrorist elements but at the same time had rendered enormous sacrifices in doing so.

No Man's Sky Holds onto Life with a New Update

August 09, 2017

No Man's Sky came out just over a year ago and, following a torrent of criticism from players and critics , the game has received a number of updates that have improved on the vague experience of the vanilla game. "We wanted to reach out and celebrate the devoted community that means so much to us". "You've travelled great distances both real and virtual, undertaken complex tasks, and explored the depths of simulation theory".

Guam residents nervous over N.Korea threat

August 09, 2017

Its citizens, 40% of whom are comprised of the Chamorro ethnic group, are American citizens by birth. While already taking up 30 percent of the island, the American military has been seeking to increase its presence by relocating to Guam thousands of Marines who are now based in Okinawa, Japan.

Trump Promises "Fire And Fury"

August 09, 2017

Governor Eddie Baza Calvo said Wednesday there is no threat to Guam or to the Mariana Islands to the north. A US strike against North Korea would need the support of South Korea, he said, because the North would likely retaliate against the South and its 600,000 troops.

Lloyd Griffith to host Soccer AM

August 09, 2017

The comedian, who has appeared on the Saturday-morning show as a guest a handful of times, will be joined by retired player Jimmy Bullard and current host John Fendley . The former Hull and Fulham footballer also paid tribute to Chamberlain, writing : "In my excitement forgot to mention @HellsBellsy - impossible to step into her shoes".

#AintNoCinderella: Women Are Tweeting Pics Of Themselves Out At Midnight

August 09, 2017

Varnika Kundu , a 29 year old DJ alleged on her Facebook page that she was chased and nearly kidnapped by two men in a auto while driving home in the northern city of Chandigarh in the early hours of Saturday morning. In response, women across India voiced disapproval of the politician by posting selfies of themselves out late at night, accompanied by the hashtag #AintNoCinderella.

The Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. Reiterates "Outperform" Rating for Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ:CELG)

August 09, 2017

The Firm offers a portfolio of indoor and outdoor lighting and building management solutions for commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure and residential applications. Pacific Global Investment Management Co, a California-based fund reported 131,647 shares. Metropolitan Life Ins New York accumulated 418,161 shares or 0.35% of the stock.

North Korea Rejects Calls to Halt Nuclear Weapons Development

August 09, 2017

China, North Korea's lone major ally, has repeatedly said it is committed to enforcing increasingly tough United Nations resolutions on North Korea, though it has also said what it terms "normal" trade and ordinary North Koreans should not be affected.

Trump Given Positive News About Himself Twice A Day

August 09, 2017

The only feedback the communications team, which puts together the folder, has received for their efforts: "It needs to be more fucking positive". According to Vice, the documents follow much the same pathway as political communications-related materials in other recent presidencies - starting with information monitoring at the Republican National Committee in the early morning, and progressing through the White House communications staff and onto the President's desk.

Amid Tensions, Ellsworth Bombers Fly Near North Korea

August 09, 2017

The Strategic Force of the Korean People's Army said in a statement that it's considering the use of intermediate-range ballistic missile Hwasong-12 for an "enveloping fire" at the areas in the vicinity of Guam . There are said to be about 6,000 USA troops on Guam with nearly a third of the land controlled by the US military. US intelligence officials believe North Korea has the ability to fit a nuclear weapon inside a missile.

Journaliste français arrêté en Turquie: Paris veut faire valoir la protection consulaire

August 09, 2017

En cause, ses liens supposés avec des militants et soldats kurdes du PKK, considéré comme organisation terroriste par la Turquie et une partie de la communauté internationale . Malgré un ordre d'expulsion notifié peu après son arrestation, le journaliste a été maintenu un mois en détention avant d'être chassé. "Cette fois, la situation est bien plus alarmante: Loup Bureau est inculpé".

Paris attack: police hunt driver who ploughed into soldiers on patrol

August 09, 2017

At least six soldiers were injured in the incident, two of them seriously, French media said, citing the police prefecture. The incident in Levallois, north-west of Paris , is the latest of several attacks targeting security forces in France guarding sites after a string of deadly attacks.

Gujarat Rajya Sabha Polls: Setback for Ahmed Patel as NCP backs BJP

August 09, 2017

A win for Ahmed Patel will infuse a fresh lease of life in Congress ahead of the assembly elections. On Monday, Mr. Patel claimed that the NCP has chose to support his candidature. Shah has already set a target of winning 150 seats in the 186-member assembly, while the Congress has witnessed desertions right from the top state leadership.

Long Beach stabbing, hostage situation ends in officer-involved shooting

August 09, 2017

The woman mentioned her attacker was inside a home in the 800 block of Washington Place with another female, Lt. John Kanaley said. Officials say officers responded late Sunday to a neighborhood in Long Beach, where a woman told them she had been stabbed and another woman was being held against her will.

AB de Villiers: South Africa captain undecided on Test future

August 09, 2017

Proteas Test captain Faf du Plessis is not expecting AB de Villiers to return to the Test team and says the Proteas must move on without the superstar batsman. I think those are the two big challenges for the South Africans", he added. But du Plessis said the upheaval and general uncertainty over Domingo's future could not account for a poor run of results."I can't use that as an excuse".

Congress, NCP raise pitch for Prakash Mehta, Subhash Desai resignations

August 09, 2017

Desai ignored adverse remarks of the officials of his department while taking the decision, Munde said, alleging that the land belonged to Abhay Nahar, chairman of Nahar Developer, Kamlesh Waghrecha, director of Swastik Properties and builder Rajesh Mehta.

Cruise tourism to generate 355bn - Gadkari

August 09, 2017

He also flagged concerns on port charges and transit charges. Even as Union Minister Nitin Gadkari expressed hope that cruise industry in India will see increased traction, challenges remain. Under ideal conditions, by 2022 the government may earn Rs 35,500 crore from direct taxes levied on cruise liners that enter Indian ports. Union Shipping Secretary Ravi Kant and Tourism Secretary Rashmi Verma voiced the need for cruise shipping to be exempt from GST.

Senate rejects gay marriage plebiscite

August 09, 2017

I'm not convinced Turnbull's in much of a position to determine just how hurtful that debate might be. Her speech comes in the wake of former prime minister Tony Abbott's heartless attempt to encourage Australians to vote "no" against the same-sex marriage.

Russian President Putin's image projected on Trump hotel in NY

August 09, 2017

Trump hotels have become easy targets for vandals and activists since President Donald Trump took office in January. According to Business Insider , Bell projected an image of Russian President Vladimir Putin onto the hotel. The lawmaker also said there are no economic grounds to keep more than a quarter of Russia's global reserves in U.S. securities and suggested withdrawing Russian foreign exchange reserves from the U.S.

David Letterman to make comeback with new Netflix talk show

August 09, 2017

The untitled one-hour series will feature one in-depth interview per episode, as well as in-the-field segments, Netflix said. "Here's what I have learned, if you retire to spend more time with your family, check with your family first", Letterman joked in the statement.

Trump Has Sent 'Greetings' to Robert Mueller

August 09, 2017

The perception that the president will bring change is also dimming, with only 43% assessing Trump will make changes to the U.S., or 48% lower in April. The CNN/SSRS poll found that a mere 38 percent of respondents rank the president's performance positively, while 56 percent say they disapprove. Meanwhile, Trump's cascade of lies is damaging his trust with GOP voters.

West Bengal: CPI M removes Ritabrata Banerjee from state commitee

August 09, 2017

Ritabrata Banerjee was suspended from 2 June, pending investigation into his lifestyle. The committee looked into the complaints against Banerjee and then submitted the report. Asked about the recommendations on Banerjee's punishment, he said "These are internal matters of the party and I can not disclose it". Banerjee was not available for comment.

Al Gore: "I think I carried Florida"

August 09, 2017

The 2000 vote in the Sunshine State was settled in Bush's favor weeks after the election on December 12, with the former Texas governor winning by a margin of 537 votes after the Supreme Court stopped a recount by a 5-4 vote. Bush ultimately was elected president, however, after a historically close contest in Florida triggered a statewide recount that resulted in him claiming the Sunshine State's 25 electoral votes and subsequently the White House.

ZHRF bats for rights of indigenous folks

August 09, 2017

The day has been commemorated on August 9 since 1994, when it was established by the UN General Assembly to mark the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations. The situation is even worse for women, who suffer from double discrimination as both women and Indigenous people, they added, noting their exclusion from land rights and decision-making processes.

Good And Bad Health Care Services Depending On The State

August 09, 2017

WalletHub ranked the 50 states in the USA and the District of Columbia based on 35 measures of cost, accessibility, and outcome. North Carolina was next to last in health care cost, 44th in access and 36th in "outcomes", which considered mortality, hospital visits and what percentage of people are immunized.

Anti-LGBT Pastor: God Ordained Trump to Take Out Kim Jong Un

August 09, 2017

Farkas pointed out that both the current leader of North Korea , Kim Jong-un, as well as his late father Kim Jong-il, "talked about, literally, "sea of fire" when threatening the United States. Jeffress' statement on Tuesday (Aug. 8) followed the president's warning earlier in the day that North Korea would "be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen " if the North Korean leader continues to threaten the United States.

Rain weather warning issued for North Somerset

August 09, 2017

A further band of more persistent and heavy rain pushes north by dawn. Forecasters said that up to 40mm of rain would be widespread, and couldn't rule out as much as 80mm in some places throughout the day. A spokesman for the Met Office said: "Showers are expected to develop on Tuesday". Scorching temperatures will continue to roast southern and south-eastern Europe, although there may be a few scattered showers and thunderstorms over parts of Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania.

'Missing posters' of Rahul Gandhi pop up in Amethi

August 09, 2017

Therefore, dozens of missing posters of Amethi MP has cropped up in the district in Uttar Pradesh. Congress Workers in Amethi on Thursday morning woke up to posters of "missing" MP Rahul Gandhi at all major crossings and the party district office, promising "appropriate reward" for any information about the Congress vice-president.

UK's top judge says government must provide legal clarity on Brexit

August 09, 2017

Currently Britain must abide by ECJ judgments but Prime Minister Theresa May's government has said that Britain will leave its jurisdiction after Brexit . "We're incorporating large amounts of European law into our own law to ensure continuity but how is that to be interpreted thereafter?" "Lord Neuberger is highlighting [that] it's far from clear, when you look at the legislation, what you're asking the judges to do".

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